Definition of Low-level radioactive waste

1. Noun. (medicine) radioactive waste consisting of objects that have been briefly exposed to radioactivity (as in certain medical tests).

Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Generic synonyms: Radioactive Waste

Lexicographical Neighbors of Low-level Radioactive Waste

low-fat
low-fat diet
low-fat milk
low-grade
low-grade fever
low-grade fevers
low-hangers
low-hanging fruit
low-hanging fruits
low-key
low-keyed
low-level
low-level formatting
low-level language
low-level languages
low-level radioactive waste (current term)
low-life
low-lives
low-lying
low-maintenance
low-minded
low-necked
low-pitched
low-powered
low-pressure
low-priced
low-rent

Literary usage of Low-level radioactive waste

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Nuclear Legislation, Analytical Study Nuclear Legislation, Analytical Study by Nea (1999)
"It declares that each State is responsible for disposal of low-level radioactive waste generated within its borders, with the exception of low-level ..."

2. Energy Education Resources: Kindergarten Through 12th Grade (1998) edited by Paula Altman (1999)
"Provides general information on low level radioactive waste management through short fact sheets, a booklet with answers to frequently asked questions on ..."

3. Environmental Performance Reviews by Centre for Co-operation with Non-members (1999)
"Radioactive waste dumping at sea In the 1970s and 1980s, the Soviet Union disposed of nuclear reactors and high and low-level radioactive waste in the ..."

4. Radioactive Waste Management Programmes in OECD/NEA Member Countriesby OECD Nuclear Energy Agency by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2005)
"low-level radioactive waste (LLW) This is the general category of ... Transuranic waste (TRU) This is low-level radioactive waste arising from spent fuel ..."

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